Award

Children's Independent Visitor Service

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Aug 2017 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol City Council is seeking to deliver the "Children's Independent Visitor Service" aimed at supporting children and young people in the care of the local authority. This procurement falls under the welfare services category for children and young people, with a total contract value of £300,000. The open tender process concluded on 17 May 2017, with the contract period starting from 1 August 2017 and running until 31 July 2020. The service will be conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom, providing an important support system for vulnerable young individuals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in community services. Businesses with expertise in social care, volunteer management, and developmental services for children would be particularly well-suited to compete. The awarded contract was granted to Signis Ltd, highlighting a potential model for similar companies aiming to expand their market presence in social services and community engagement sectors.

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Notice Title

Children's Independent Visitor Service

Notice Description

The service will recruit, train and support appropriate adult volunteers to act as Independent Visitors for children and young people looked after by the Authority. The Visitors role is to befriend and advise these children and contribute towards their social, emotional and educational development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cae16521-9282-472b-8957-1b40dabb2a51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6535f8ce-254e-4e54-8c34-3c5319b380f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£284,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNIS

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